Buffalo Drumsticks

Melissa d'Arabian tosses her drumsticks in a spicy sauce made of butter, hot sauce and barbecue sauce. For a milder alternative, reduce the amount of hot sauce, and use maple syrup and lime juice to tame the heat.

Jalapeno Queso Fundido

Cheese stars in this spicy, beer-blasted dip, and grating your own makes all the difference. Preshredded cheeses have a coating on the strands that prevents the complete and luscious melting achieved with freshly grated cheese.

Prepared pizza dough eliminates half of the work in these Asian-inspired flatbreads, with scallions and sesame seeds sandwiched between soft, chewy layers of crust. The versatile dipping sauce can also be served with frozen dumplings, spring rolls or even chicken fingers.

Easy Beefy Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

Sunny takes enchiladas to new heights with this tall, layered pie: Well-seasoned beef gets stacked with red sauce, corn tortillas and two kinds of cheese. Put the baking dish on a baking sheet in the oven to catch any cheese drips — this pie's a bubbly one.

Buffalo-Buffalo Meatballs

Achieve an ideal meatball texture by combining ground meat with panko, sour cream, grated carrot and celery. The meatballs get great Buffalo flavor after they've simmered in a mixture of chicken broth and hot sauce.

Cheese Boat

Most football fans will agree — a cheesy dip is essential on the Super Bowl menu. This dip features two kinds of cheeses: cream cheese and sharp cheddar. Spice it up as much as you like with hot sauce and chili powder.

Buffalo Fried Shrimp

Seafood lovers will appreciate this departure from the classic chicken-and-Buffalo-sauce combination. Before frying the shrimp until golden brown, prepare a tangy hot sauce batter with a secret ingredient: lager.

Guacamole

This is the guacamole for those who appreciate chunky texture. To avoid mashing or overmixing, use a rubber spatula or large fork to gently combine the avocado, tomato and jalapeno. Stir in some roughly chopped fresh coriander for a hint of lemony flavor.